McMaster Archive

June 4, 2021

Celebrated humanitarian, diplomat and activist Stephen Lewis gives ‘life’s work’ to McMaster University 

From his campaign to galvanize global action on HIV/AIDS in Africa to addressing the genocide in Rwanda through his work with the United Nations, Stephen Lewis’ archive offers valuable insight into some of the world’s most pressing social and global health issues. 

June 3, 2021

Student Wellness Centre launches #StaySafeMac to encourage COVID-19 vaccination

#StaySafeMac, a campaign launched by the Student Wellness Centre, addresses vaccine hesitancies and encourages vaccination among those who are eligible.

June 3, 2021

Carmela Vespi honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award for outstanding service

Carm Vespi, manager of alumni relations and youth programs, Faculty of Engineering ie being recognized for her 45-year career connecting students, alumni and youth.

June 3, 2021

McMaster hosts Ontario internationalization meeting with focus on equity and inclusion, sustainability 

The Canadian Bureau of international Education’s 2021 Ontario conference focuses on current challenges and future opportunities for internationalization in higher education.

June 2, 2021

Calling all theatre enthusiasts: Join McMaster’s Stratford Seminar Series

The Alumni Association is hosting an exceptional line-up of unique and illuminating webinars offering viewers an exclusive backstage pass into the productions showing in the Stratford Festival's 2021 line-up.

June 2, 2021

McMaster and Fusion Pharmaceuticals will build manufacturing facility, boost commercialization

McMaster and Fusion will build a 27,000 square foot Good Manufacturing Practice radiopharmaceutical manufacturing facility at McMaster Innovation Park.

June 2, 2021

Meet the 2021 Alumni Gallery inductees

Tonight, the McMaster Alumni Association will shine a light on the outstanding accomplishments of alumni during their annual awards ceremony.

June 1, 2021

It’s National AccessAbility Week

National AccessAbility Week is a week-long celebration of the valuable contributions of Canadians with disabilities, as well as a recognition of the efforts of individuals, communities and workplaces actively working to remove barriers to accessibility and inclusion.

May 31, 2021

McMaster Indigenous Studies community statement on Kamloops Indian Residential School

McMaster's Indigenous Studies Program offers condolences to the Indigenous families and community in Kamloops and Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc after the discovery of a mass grave on the grounds of the Kamloops Indian Residential School.

May 30, 2021

Mourning an unfathomable loss

Let us pause to collectively pay our respects and join in mourning the profound loss experienced by all Indigenous peoples and felt across diverse communities at McMaster and across nations.

May 28, 2021

Humanities courses help students across McMaster develop valuable leadership skills

With a series of courses offered through the Faculty of Humanities, any student in any Faculty can learn about leadership: how to be a mentor, how to communicate effectively, how to manage relationships and how to drive social change.

May 28, 2021

Peer-run initiative helps student-athletes find their passions off the field

To help ease the transition from post-secondary athletics to what’s next, a group of student-athletes have teamed up to create a networking initiative called The Playbook.

May 27, 2021

Supporting Black Excellence at McMaster

The Equity and Inclusion Office (EIO) provides an update on university initiatives to support Black excellence.

May 27, 2021

McMaster students share their innovative ideas for a more sustainable world

Two McMaster student teams to compete in international competition aimed at finding innovative ways to address United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.

May 27, 2021

Extended Canada Day weekend: July 2 will be a university holiday

Friday July 2 will be a holiday this year to allow for an extended Canada Day weekend and to support our community members' well-being. Thank you for your commitment, caring and outstanding work.

May 26, 2021

Secure your McMaster IT experience with Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR)

To support a more secure McMaster, University Technology Services (UTS) will soon be requesting that all McMaster students, faculty, and staff reset their MacID password.  

May 26, 2021

Mac grad Lavan Kandiah says the key to career success is building strong connections

Over the past six years, McMaster alumnus Lavan Kandiah ’15 went from being a history major to working with the United Nations in Africa. Listen to his reflections and advice for Mac graduates on the latest episode of the Unconventional podcast.

May 26, 2021

Students connect with local seniors during the pandemic through pen pal program

McMaster charity Student Open Circles started ‘Seniors Connect’ program during the pandemic to help alleviate isolation among older adults in the community.

May 25, 2021

Equal representation of women in tech

Two viewpoints from the faculties of business and humanities about how to increase the inclusion of women in tech community.

May 25, 2021

Confirmed COVID-19 case at McMaster: May 25

The university has received notification of a confirmed COVID-19 case on campus, involving a student who tested positive on May 23 and was last on campus May 19.